crimped; crimping; crimps
Definition of crimp
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to cause to become wavy, bent, or pinched: such as
a
: to form (leather) into a desired shape
b
: to give (synthetic fibers) a curl or wave like that of natural fibers
c
: to pinch or press together (something, such as the margins of a pie crust) in order to seal
2
: to be an inhibiting or restraining influence on : cramp
sales had been crimped by credit controls — Time
crimp
noun (1)Definition of crimp (Entry 2 of 4)
crimp
noun (2)Definition of crimp (Entry 3 of 4)
: a person who entraps or forces men into shipping as sailors or into enlisting in an army or navy
crimp
verb (2)
crimped; crimping; crimps
Definition of crimp (Entry 4 of 4)
: to trap into military or sea service : impress
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The first known use of crimp was in 1712
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